Fishing conditions around Napa are starting to shift as winter patterns slowly give way to early spring activity. This week’s report covers striper action in the Napa River, trout trolling at Lake Berryessa, bait recommendations, and updates from Sweeney’s including the upcoming Napa Fishing Club.

Heritage Suites at Sweeney's is becoming the home of something bigger than a club. Napa Fishing Club is launching to connect adults, mentor youth, support conservation, and create a stronger, more unified fishing community in Napa - and we’re inviting you to be part of it.

Sweeney’s Sports is launching the Napa Fishing Club - a new community hub for local anglers to share knowledge, host events, and connect with each other.

If you’ve ever stood at the bait freezer wondering why one pack of anchovies costs almost twice as much as the other, you’re not alone.

The rains are behind us for now, and we’re looking at a solid stretch of cooler, sunny winter days ahead. As the river begins to clear from its muddy stain, expect stripers to turn on and feed aggressively.

Whether you’re heading out to the Napa River, making a run up to Berryessa, or just cruising downtown, this new drop from Salty Crew is made for life on and off the water.

Fishing trips don’t get much more memorable than this. On our recent Alaska adventure, we had the chance to fish for..

At this year’s trade show, I stopped by the Okuma booth to get hands-on with their latest rods and reels. Okuma is known for balancing affordability, reliability, and performance—and this lineup is no exception.

If you’ve been waiting to see what Daiwa has in store for 2026, you’re in for a treat. I just got back from the trade show floor where I had the chance to get hands-on with Daiwa’s brand-new lineup of reels and rods—and let me tell you, some of this gear is going to turn heads.

If you’ve ever bought grass shrimp for fishing, you know they’re one of the best baits around—irresistible to striped bass, sturgeon, and even catfish

Ken, a longtime angler and President of CA Striped Bass Association just brought in a serious collection of used fishing gear—mooching rods, Shimano reels, Fenwick rods, and more.

This Saturday, we’re filming new episodes and inviting four customers to participate. Come shop with Alex (yes, on camera), share your story, and help us tell ours.

Alex and the Catch Happy crew brought a fresh Lake Berryessa king salmon straight to the dinner table — and trust us, this one’s worth trying at home!

Kokanee are holding between 40 to 60 feet, making this the prime trolling zone right now. A great setup includes J&J Tackle dodgers

Summer is here, and it’s time to make every cast count! Whether you're chasing stripers on the Napa River or heading up to Berryessa for crappie and bass, now’s the season to get outside and do what you love.

Summer is here, and it’s time to make every cast count! Whether you're chasing stripers on the Napa River or heading up to Berryessa for crappie and bass, now’s the season to get outside and do what you love.

Whether you're drifting the Napa River for stripers or dropping lines into Lake Berryessa for crappie, few techniques rival the effectiveness of live bait.

Welcome to Sweeney’s Second Cast™ — our dedicated day for used gear trade-ins and store credit.

A new set of boating restrictions is rolling out across Northern California in response to the discovery of invasive golden mussels.

Sweeney’s Dockside Cafe will be firing up the grill all day (or until we run out!). Grab a Miller’s hot dog with all the fixin’s